Comparison

MVGO vs Octoberfest Guide

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

MVGO

This app integrates public transport information for Munich and the MVV area with sharing services. It provides real-time departure times, route planning, and disruption alerts for buses, trains, and trams. Users can also find and book various sharing options like bikes, e-scooters, and cars, all within a single application.

Highlights
  • Real-time departure monitor with disruption alerts
  • Route planner for public transport and regional travel
  • Mobile ticketing for Deutschlandticket and MVV subscriptions
  • Map view of sharing offers (bikes, e-scooters, cars)
  • Booking for bike, e-scooter, and car sharing
  • EV charging station locator
  • Station maps with lift and escalator status
Features
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MVGO is the official mobility app of MVG, used by over 1 million people in Munich and the MVV region. It combines MVV tickets and subscriptions such as the Deutschlandticket, journey planning, real-time service updates, and sharing services from Voi, Dott, and MyRadl — all in one app. Register once and access everything directly in MVGO. Public transport & sharing in one app MVGO seamlessly connects public transport and sharing services. Find scooters and e-bikes from Voi and Dott, as well as bikes from MyRadl, directly on the map or in the route planner. Rent instantly via MVGO — no additional apps required, just your M-Login. MyRadl – Free minutes with your Deutschlandticket With the Deutschlandticket or other selected MVV subscriptions, you benefit from 30 free minutes per ride on a MyRadl Classic bike. Simply add your subscription in your MVGO profile under “Sharing benefits” and save automatically on every ride – flexible and affordable Munich and the surrounding MVV region. MVVswipe, Deutschlandticket & MVV subscriptions Whether it’s MVVswipe, the Deutschlandticket, or other MVV subscriptions – you’ll find the right ticket in the MVGO app. No paper tickets, no queues – everything from booking to validation happens digitally. Live Mode for stress-free travel Stay on track with real-time departure updates, transfer forecasts, and alternative routes. Track your MVG bus or tram live on the map and adjust your walking speed accordingly. The location indicator helps you know exactly when to get off – even underground. Trusted in Munich With over 2 million downloads and 17,000+ reviews, MVGO is one of the most widely used mobility apps in the region. Join now and use the official MVG app for tickets, sharing, and real-time travel information. Download MVGO now and explore Munich! Notes (1) Mobile tickets are valid throughout the entire MVV network. (2) No guarantee can be given for the accuracy or completeness of information.

About

Octoberfest Guide

This AI-powered guide helps you navigate Oktoberfest with personalized plans, interactive maps, and survival tips. Features include a drunk-friendly design and SOS mode for emergencies.

Highlights
  • AI Day Planner
  • Interactive Map with GPS
  • Survival Guide with 8 categories
  • SOS Mode for emergencies
  • Drunk-Friendly Design
  • Personalized Itineraries
Features
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Plan Oktoberfest without losing it in the group chat. Wiesn Guide turns "who is going where, and when?" into one plan everybody can see. One person creates the trip and shares a code; everyone else joins — free, no account needed. ● ONE PLAN THE WHOLE GROUP SHARES Tell the app how many you are, what you are into and what it may cost. You get a day plan with times, a meeting point, a tent, food and an evening. Plans fall apart — replan the day and everyone sees the new version straight away. ● THE WHOLE WIESN ON ONE MAP 51 pins across the Theresienwiese: the 14 large festival tents, U-Bahn exits, toilets, first-aid posts, water fountains, rides and the Bavaria statue. Every place, every tent detail, your plan, the Bible and SOS live on the device and need no signal — because nobody has reception inside a packed tent. ● ALL 35 TENTS, INCLUDING THE SMALL ONES The 14 large tents with their brewery, music, kitchen and character. Plus all 21 kleine Festzelte with street and neighbouring tent — often the better half of Oktoberfest: easier to get into, better food, and you can actually hear the person opposite you. ● THE WIESN BIBLE What Oktoberfest actually is, past the cliché: how to wear Tracht properly and what the dirndl bow means. Brass bands and when each song lands. Maßkrugstemmen, Nageln, Fingerhakeln and Schafkopf. Food from Steckerlfisch to Obatzda to Kaiserschmarrn. The best photo spots, table reservations, opening times, and how to get home at the end of the night. ● SOS — ALWAYS FREE First-aid posts, emergency numbers, lost property, the meeting point for lost people, and "where am I?" by GPS. Behind no paywall, because an emergency does not have one. ● WHAT COSTS WHAT Free: the whole map, SOS, the tent guide, the survival tips, the getting-home guide, the first day of your plan and two replans. Joining someone's group is always free. Pro: every day of your trip and unlimited replans. Group Pro unlocks the whole trip rather than the buyer — one person pays, the group is in. Group XL does the same for up to 20 people. Oktoberfest 2026: 19 September to 4 October, Theresienwiese, Munich. Enjoy it responsibly. The app plans your day — you set your own pace.

Screenshots

MVGO4 screens
Octoberfest Guide4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MVGO at none against Octoberfest Guide's 4. MVGO also leads on ratings volume (2.1K vs 8). Octoberfest Guide's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks) and review sentiment (60% vs 39%). On price, rating, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Octoberfest Guide sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. MVGO asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MVGO holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MVGO has 2.1K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 39% of MVGO's written reviews are positive against 60% of Octoberfest Guide's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MVGO ships an update every 3 weeks, Octoberfest Guide every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
MVGO versus Octoberfest Guide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMVGOOctoberfest Guide
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (2.1K ratings) — better4.5 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews38.7% of reviews60.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.1K — better8
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size105 MB18 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSWM Services GmbHManuel Worlitzer

Customer experience

MVGO

All ratings2,027 ratings
Positive92.5%
Neutral2.3%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews150 reviews
Positive38.7%
Neutral14.7%
Negative46.7%

Octoberfest Guide

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

Bugs and requests

MVGO

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Ticket not loading in app after purchase
  • Issues with bike unlocking and locking
  • Login screen not working
  • App crashing on older devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Support for Apple Pay
  • Improved ticket purchasing flow
  • Better integration with transit schedules
  • More intuitive bike rental process
  • Ability to view past charges

Octoberfest Guide

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

MVGO

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Octoberfest Guide

One-time4
  • Solo Pro$12.99
  • Oktoberfest Guide Premium 2025$14.99
  • Group Pro$34.99
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  • Concierge$129.99

Questions

Is MVGO free?
MVGO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Octoberfest Guide free?
Octoberfest Guide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MVGO or Octoberfest Guide?
MVGO is rated higher. MVGO averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Octoberfest Guide averages 4.5 from 8 ratings.
Do MVGO or Octoberfest Guide have ads?
Neither MVGO nor Octoberfest Guide shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MVGO or Octoberfest Guide?
MVGO ships an update every 3 weeks, and Octoberfest Guide every 3 days. Most recently, MVGO was updated on November 1, 2026 and Octoberfest Guide on October 24, 2026.

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